Playlist: The Listening Station #147

KIRA LISE
“Sick Of It”
@kira.lise


Kira Lise is an emerging indie-pop artist whose work blends intimate lyricism with sleek, modern production, and “Sick of It” is one of her most emotionally direct releases. The track—produced by Emmanuel Ventura‑Cruess and released on October 31, 2025—channels the spiraling frustration of anxiety into a sharp, melodic outburst, supported by crisp drums and a tense, atmospheric mix. Its official music video, directed by Megan Chan, mirrors that internal chaos with jittery visuals and close‑up emotional framing, reinforcing the song’s theme of being overwhelmed and fed up with one’s own thoughts.

VIOLET GROHL
“Bug In The Cake”
Be Sweet To Me – (2026)
@viioletgrohl
violetgrohl.com


Violet Grohl steps confidently into her own spotlight with “Bug in the Cake,” a fuzzy, 90s‑alt‑rock‑leaning standout from her debut album Be Sweet to Me, released May 29, 2026. The track—paired with a playful, surreal music video featuring adult‑film legend Nina Hartley as her grandmother—showcases Violet’s gritty, melodic edge and her flair for vivid, off‑kilter storytelling. The album itself is a full‑throttle love letter to the alternative sounds of the late ’80s and ’90s, blending influences like PJ Harvey, The Breeders, and Nirvana into a raw, modern debut that critics are already praising.

CHLOE SLATER
“Ugly”
@chloeslater333
chloeslater.co.uk


Chloe Slater’s “Ugly” is a sharp, socially charged alt‑rock track that takes aim at modern consumer culture, inspired by the Netflix documentary Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy. Slater describes the song as a frantic list of products and capitalist pressures meant to mirror the nonstop frenzy of advertising and material obsession, building toward a cathartic, hands‑in‑the‑air chorus. Released in May 2026 as her first new music following a run of tours and festival appearances, “Ugly” continues her blend of chaotic energy and pointed commentary, expanding on themes from earlier releases like Price on Fun and War Crimes.

EXIT GUIDE
“Violet Grey”
@exit.guide



Exit Guide are an alternative indie‑rock band from Queensland, Australia, blending shoegaze textures with emotionally direct songwriting, and “Violet Grey” is a standout example of their moody, atmospheric style. Released on April 23, 2026, the track pairs shimmering guitars with lyrics about desire, distance, and the ache of honesty, written by Jade Roles and Tom Megalos and produced by Megalos himself. The song’s slow‑burn intensity and “violet in the grey” refrain capture the band’s blend of vulnerability and alt‑rock edge, earning it attention across Bandcamp and live performances.

RAY BULL
“Under Your Eyelid”
Please Stop Laughing – (2026)
@ray___bull
ray-bull.com


Ray Bull—the Brooklyn‑based art‑pop duo of Aaron Graham and Tucker Elkins—lean further into their genre‑colliding, conceptual style with “Under Your Eyelid,” a shimmering, emotionally tense track from their 2026 album Please Stop Laughing. The song, released alongside a lyric video, highlights their “osmotic” writing process and blends folk, indie‑rock, and polished pop into something both off‑kilter and addictive. The album itself, released via AWAL, continues their playful, identity‑bending approach to art‑pop while expanding their sound into a fuller, more ambitious statement.

BANDIE
feat. DEVYN SAWYER
“Minute”
Slow Down – (2026)
@bandiemusic / @devynsawyer


Bandie are an emerging Los Angeles alt‑rock outfit known for blending dreamy indie textures with sharp, emotionally direct songwriting, and their track “Minute” featuring Devyn Sawyer is a great example of that chemistry. The song leans into a hazy, late‑night atmosphere—warm guitars, soft‑glow production, and a vocal interplay that feels intimate and quietly urgent—while Sawyer’s feature adds a smooth, melancholic lift that deepens the track’s mood. Together, they create a song that feels both vulnerable and effortlessly cool, the kind of indie duet that lingers long after it ends.

LOUIS METRIC
“Pretty Face”
Del Mar Desperado – (2026)
@louismetric


Debuting on EYP in 2021 and back with new music in 2026, Louis Metric’s “Pretty Face” is a moody, melodic track from his 2026 album Del Mar Desperado, a project that blends indie‑pop, alt‑R&B, and hazy West Coast atmospherics. The song leans into his signature style—smooth, slightly melancholic vocals over warm, understated production—while exploring themes of desire, illusion, and the way beauty can distort connection. The album, released May 8, 2026, finds Metric expanding his sound with richer textures and more confident songwriting, positioning him as a rising voice in left‑of‑center pop.

BRIGITTE CALLS ME BABY
“I Wanna Die in the Suburbs”
The Future Is Our Way Out” – (2024)
@brigittecallsmebaby
brigittecallsmebaby.com


Brigitte Calls Me Baby are a Chicago alt‑rock band known for blending new wave, post‑punk, and cinematic crooner‑style vocals into a sleek, modern sound. Their track “I Wanna Die in the Suburbs” appears on their debut album The Future Is Our Way Out, released in 2024, and it channels the band’s signature mix of nostalgic guitar tones and dramatic emotional tension. The song pairs a darkly poetic title with a driving, melodic arrangement, showcasing the band’s flair for turning suburban angst into something stylish, urgent, and strangely beautiful.

LEAH CULVER
“Electric Paradise”
@leahculvermusic
leahculvermusic.com



Leah Culver has been a fixture on various of our playlists, ranging from the “Eclectic Electric”, “The Listening Station” playlists and more, with over 14 songs featured, with more coming in 2026. She is one of our EYP Staple Artists.


“Electric Paradise” is Leah Culver’s latest single, released April 17, 2026, and it leans into her high‑energy EDM style with bright synths, club‑ready momentum, and her signature powerful vocals. The track sits comfortably alongside her recent run of singles, showing her shift toward more polished, melodic dance production while keeping the intensity she’s known for.

ECCA VANDAL
“BLEED BUT NEVER DIE”
LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO UNFOLLOW – (2026)
@eccavandal
@eccavandal.com


Ecca Vandal’s “Bleed But Never Die” is a fierce, high‑velocity blast of alt‑punk energy, driven by distorted guitars, sharp rhythmic shifts, and her signature mix of grit and swagger. The track appears on her new album LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO UNFOLLOW, released May 22, 2026, a 17‑song project built around themes of cutting loose what drains you and reclaiming creative power. The album pushes her sound into bolder, more experimental territory—melding punk, rap, electronic textures, and melodic left turns—much of it crafted with co‑producer Richie Buxton in a tiny, DIY Melbourne studio.